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Originally Posted by SniperSB23
The emphasis on speed over stamina in the game is ridiculous.
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I agree with this as a general point, but not as it applies to this particular horse. Speed is overemphasized in the game today, and unfortunately it does often come at the expense of stamina (although I suppose tracks like Del Mar and Keeneland may be completely reversing this scenario). Years ago stamina was valued more than it has been in the last 10-15 years, and personally I would like to see it more highly valued again, but I don't think there was ever an era in the game in which speed wasn't ALSO valued.
Therefore, I don't think there was ever an era in this game in which a horse of Jazil's "ability" would have been highly valued. Being able to run fast has ALWAYS been a fairly important part of the sport.....and Jazil just couldn't do that.